Environment, Energy and Sustainability
If you’re passionate about the environment now is the time to build your skills knowledge and expertise in the field. Employment levels are high and there are opportunities for long-lasting careers.
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to make a positive impact on the environment and pursue a range of rewards. Learn the science and use it.
Experience practical study through field trips, where you can apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. Opportunities for hands-on research include access to ex-mine land in Varteg that provides an ‘open lab’ for the study of biodiversity re-establishment on coal spoil, the Lost Peatland of Neath Port Talbot project and Bannau Brycheinog tree planting and monitoring project.
With a focus on environmental management, conservation, and engineering, our course equips you with transferable skills applicable to various industries. Develop problem-solving abilities and encourage sustainable behaviour change. Gain valuable experience through volunteering and engaging with projects.
Our dedicated teaching team, alumni network, and industry collaborations ensure excellent employment prospects. Graduates have secured positions in local authorities, ecological planning, waste management, and more. Our emphasis on applying theory to practice prepares you for a management role in the environmental field.
The breadth of the subject is vast as it encompasses so many big concerns, such as sourcing energy, cost of living, growing food and plastic waste, to name a few. Graduates have gone on to work in a range of areas as a result. You could go on to focus on geographical issues, coastal erosion for example or considering waste and ethical fashion. You might be involved in economic policy and governance.
Now is the time to build your skills, knowledge, and expertise in the field of environment. Be the change our planet needs and embark on a rewarding career in environmental work. Join us and make a lasting impact on our world.
Why study Environment, Energy and Sustainability at UWTSD?
Spotlights
Facilities
With state-of-the-art facilities, including environmental laboratories and resources for fieldwork, you’ll have access to hands-on learning experiences. Our beautiful surroundings, from the outstanding Gower peninsular to the breath-taking Bannau Brycheiniog, offer the perfect backdrop for learning and exploration.
What makes UWTSD unique?
Start your adventure with an undergraduate degree at UWTSD. You’ll immerse yourself in a subject that inspires you – exploring different career avenues and options for your future as you go. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll help you hit the ground running with your goals firmly in sight.